Belarus Seeks Solution for Cross-Border Enforcement of Court Orders

Belarus and Russia Face Challenges in Mutual Enforcement of Court Orders A recent video featuring Belarusian Member of Parliament Aleksandr Shpakouski highlights difficulties in the mutual execution of court rulings between Belarus and Russia. The issue centers on the transfer of funds, specifically concerning alimony payments and debt recovery. Shpakouski's video shows a parliamentary session where he questions the Minister of Justice about the ongoing problem. The Minister of Justice explained that the current mechanism for transferring money is inefficient. He stated, "The Russian side is not transferring the funds." This inefficiency impacts Belarusian citizens who are owed money, particularly those dependent on alimony payments. The Minister also mentioned that they are actively working with the Russian Ministry of Justice to resolve these issues and improve the process. The Belarusian government is working on agreements with Russia to address the transfer of funds. A draft law is being prepared by the Ministry of Justice in Russia to facilitate this. This ongoing effort demonstrates the commitment to resolving the challenges and ensuring smoother cross-border legal cooperation.